Friends, colleagues and well wishers have reacted to the news of Archbishop Benjamin Nwankiti’s death with deep emotion, which is clearly reflected in the emails we have received and a survey of some Nigerian dailies.
This is a selection of comments on the death of the former Bishop of Owerri (30 years), dean of the Church of Nigeria and first Archbishop of Province 2.
I have fond memories of a graceful and godly prelate who was an inspiration. Every bishop who has problems with his Dean and Chapter could learn much from the graceful and dignified way the late Archbishop dealt with his enormous challenge all those decades ago, when I was a student at Trinity, Umuahia! May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Bishop Tilewa, Bishop of Gambia and Dean of the Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion)
I grew up to meet the fame and the unwavering faith of, and defense of orthodoxy by, the then “bishop Nwankiti of Owerri." He has faithfully raised the bar of commitment, dedication, and sacrifice that measure the authenticity of the calling of every minister of the gospel. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live as long as human life lasts. May his soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Fr. Nathan C. O. Kanu (Rector, Christ’s Ambassadors' Anglican Church. Oklahoma city, USA.
The late church father is a man of peace in all ramifications and will be sadly missed. As a young man, I admire his leadership qualities and love to read his books on Anglicanism. May our ever faithful God, grant him peace in His bosom.
Bara Igoniwari Brownt, Cyprians Anglican Church Port Harcourt Diocese of Niger Delta
Our Most Rev. Father in God, Adieu and rest in the bosom of our Lord whom you served so faithfully and so long
Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Former Nigeria Vice-President
My beloved lord, you will always be missed by Mbakwe family. Thank you for what you were for us. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Lady Victoria Mbakwe, Wife of first civilian Governor of Imo State
You have every reason therefore to go with dignity and in peace.
Prof Ernest Emenyonu, Nwankiti’s Biographer (A Good Shepherd) and former Provost of Alvan Ikoku College of Education (AICE), Owerri.
Archbishop Benjamin Nwankiti served his God with humility and simplicity. He was not materialistic and in fact, one of the pride of Anglican Communion worldwide.
Ven. (Dr.) Ebisike, Director Social Welfare, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
The Church of Nigeria news (CONN) reports that the deceased is about now being buried at the Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration (CATOL) Owerri in an event being attended by thousands of Christians from around the world and a host of Bishops and clergy.
This is a selection of comments on the death of the former Bishop of Owerri (30 years), dean of the Church of Nigeria and first Archbishop of Province 2.
I have fond memories of a graceful and godly prelate who was an inspiration. Every bishop who has problems with his Dean and Chapter could learn much from the graceful and dignified way the late Archbishop dealt with his enormous challenge all those decades ago, when I was a student at Trinity, Umuahia! May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Bishop Tilewa, Bishop of Gambia and Dean of the Province of West Africa (Anglican Communion)
I grew up to meet the fame and the unwavering faith of, and defense of orthodoxy by, the then “bishop Nwankiti of Owerri." He has faithfully raised the bar of commitment, dedication, and sacrifice that measure the authenticity of the calling of every minister of the gospel. He will be greatly missed, but his legacy will live as long as human life lasts. May his soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Fr. Nathan C. O. Kanu (Rector, Christ’s Ambassadors' Anglican Church. Oklahoma city, USA.
The late church father is a man of peace in all ramifications and will be sadly missed. As a young man, I admire his leadership qualities and love to read his books on Anglicanism. May our ever faithful God, grant him peace in His bosom.
Bara Igoniwari Brownt, Cyprians Anglican Church Port Harcourt Diocese of Niger Delta
Our Most Rev. Father in God, Adieu and rest in the bosom of our Lord whom you served so faithfully and so long
Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Former Nigeria Vice-President
My beloved lord, you will always be missed by Mbakwe family. Thank you for what you were for us. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Lady Victoria Mbakwe, Wife of first civilian Governor of Imo State
You have every reason therefore to go with dignity and in peace.
Prof Ernest Emenyonu, Nwankiti’s Biographer (A Good Shepherd) and former Provost of Alvan Ikoku College of Education (AICE), Owerri.
Archbishop Benjamin Nwankiti served his God with humility and simplicity. He was not materialistic and in fact, one of the pride of Anglican Communion worldwide.
Ven. (Dr.) Ebisike, Director Social Welfare, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).
The Church of Nigeria news (CONN) reports that the deceased is about now being buried at the Cathedral Church of the Transfiguration (CATOL) Owerri in an event being attended by thousands of Christians from around the world and a host of Bishops and clergy.
